"The Great British Paraorchestra” is the world’s first professional ensemble for
disabled musiicians. Britain's Channel 4 made a film about the music, the musicians and the
orchestra's beginnings. This orchestra is the first to validate and work with musicians whose
instrument is principally electronic.
We feature clips from this film, as well as the film, “Genghis Blues,” which follows
blind blues musician Paul Pena as he travels to Tuva to win a national throat-singing competition.
This Oscar-nominated film portrays Paul Pena directly, without down-playing or sugar-coating
his disability. The opening sequence of Paul's cane as he walks down a sidewalk is, in
itself, worth the price of the ticket. A one-hour fund drive special. Hosted by Adrienne Lauby and
Shelley Berman.